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Associate role in Corporate Finance M&A – 3‑6 years experience, hybrid work in New York.
Join ING to manage cross‑border M&A, build client relationships, and lead financial modeling and valuations.
About ING
In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.
We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.
About the position
We are looking for an associate with 3-6 years of M&A experience at a reputable investment bank or boutique. The Corporate Finance M&A role offers a mix of hands‑on transaction experience across industries and deal size ranges, with the majority having a cross‑border aspect. You will work with other team members globally in the analysis, financial modeling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A and advisory transactions on behalf on ING’s clients, both financial sponsors and corporates.
Title: Associate
Department: Corporate Finance M&A, part of Capital Markets & Advisory
Line Manager: Head of Corporate Finance, Americas
Location: New York
About the department
ING Corporate Finance advises on M&A transactions, including buy side and sell side deals, strategic advisory assignments and capital raisings. The team supports the ING client base across many sectors, with a focus on transportation and infrastructure, food and agriculture, energy, telecom, media and technology (TMT). Corporate Finance is a growing M&A platform in New York that is part of a dynamic global team that also operates out of ING’s offices in London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt, Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore.
The Corporate Finance team is part of Capital Markets & Advisory (CMA) group. The Capital Markets & Advisory group has a dedicated Early Career Program that provides junior talent the opportunity to learn more about core and client facing areas of ING’s Capital Markets and Advisory business area. The aim of this program is to upskill talent and prepare you for future roles in our organization. During the program, you will get hands‑on experience of what is involved in the day‑to‑day role as a junior team member in the Corporate Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Loan Distributions and Acquisition Finance teams.
Responsibilities
- You assist in the origination of new business opportunities by preparing and delivering client presentations, conducting sector and company research and tracking, as well as preparing briefing packages for both internal and external use
- You support the execution efforts on transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings, working directly with senior team members
- You are responsible for preparing compelling pitches and presentations and creating comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses
- You act as a point of learning for Analysts and pro‑actively monitor quality and accuracy of their output
- You represent ING professionally at site visits, management presentations and client meetings and start to build relationships with market counterparties and peers
- You actively participate in client meetings and build your business insight and interpersonal skills
- You contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget
- You respond to information requests from the Global Corporate Finance platform related to companies and businesses located in North America
- You liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients
- You maintain close ties with the relevant product and sector teams within ING, including Sector Coverage, Acquisition Finance, Corporate Investments, Loan Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Sustainable Finance teams
Qualifications and Competencies
- Associates have 3 to 6 years of working experience within M&A at a reputable investment bank or boutique. Suitable candidates have demonstrable hands‑on experience in M&A on a daily basis, have a high energy level, strong commercial drive, attention to detail, ability to work time‑efficiently within a team setting and are able to represent the team well, both internally and externally.
- You have a thorough interest in M&A and strong know‑how of M&A and advisory processes
- As an Associate, you are expected to be proficient in valuation and financial modeling, with a strong ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, compelling manner.
- You take initiative, ask questions when necessary and communicate pro‑actively
- You show perseverance, creativity and high attention to detail
- You are willing to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client’s objectives
- You work efficiently as part of a team as well as individually
- You possess strong communication skills
- You have the ambition to mentor and train more junior team members
- You have, or are expected to obtain in short order, Series 7 or 79, and 63 registrations
Salary Range $140,000-$200,000
Salary Range $140,000-$200,000
In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.
ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.
ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services